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ORIGINAL 1959 EXPRESSO BONGO – RARE UK 3 SHEET CINEMA POSTER – CLIFF RICHARD
A stunning and highly collectible original British 3 Sheet poster for the cult 1959 rock 'n' roll classic Expresso Bongo, starring Cliff Richard, Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms and Yolande Donlan.
This eye-catching large-format poster perfectly captures the energy and style of late-1950s British cinema, featuring bold modernist typography, vibrant colours and striking jazz-club-inspired artwork. Widely regarded as one of the most visually distinctive British music-film posters of the era.
Why Collectors Love It
★ Original first-release UK poster from 1959
★ Features Cliff Richard in one of his earliest screen appearances
★ Scarce large-format British 3 Sheet presentation
★ Superb period graphic design with strong mid-century modern appeal
★ Highly sought after by film, music and Cliff Richard collectors
Poster Details
- Title: Expresso Bongo
- Year: 1959
- Country: United Kingdom
- Format: Original UK 3 Sheet - Supplied in two pieces.
- Size: Approx. 40 x 80 inches -101 x 203 cm - (this is an approximate measurement)
- Director: Val Guest
- Screenplay: Wolf Mankowitz
- Condition: Folded as issued with age-related handling and fold wear consistent with original cinema use. Listed in Very Fine Condition, as there is top and bottom creasing and a small bit of foxing, but the poster displayed perfectly and is generally awesome. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.
Description
An exceptionally decorative piece of British film poster history. The oversized artwork combines Soho beatnik culture, jazz clubs, rock 'n' roll, and 1950s graphic design into a single unforgettable image. The huge blue "Bongo" title, bold red cast credits, and stylish illustrated figures make this a genuine wall-filling statement piece.
Original UK 3 Sheets for Expresso Bongo surface only occasionally and are considerably scarcer than the more commonly encountered UK Quad.
A fantastic investment-grade poster for collectors of British cinema, Cliff Richard memorabilia, rock 'n' roll history, or iconic mid-century poster design.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most striking British music-film posters of the 1950s.